Lynn Hager, LCSW
She/Her | Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck can be exhausting. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a collaborative, safe space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to better understand yourself and move forward.
My approach is authentic, strength-based, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centered. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience supporting clients navigating trauma, grief, chronic pain, prenatal/postpartum concerns, parenting and relationship challenges, familial trauma, emotional regulation, and more.
I am committed to an inclusive and affirming practice that celebrates neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities. I hold a BA in Urban and Public Affairs and an MA in Social Work from Portland State University, with additional training in Trauma-Informed Care, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Suicide Assessment and Intervention.
With over 6 years of experience as a therapist and 12 years as a social worker, community organizer, facilitator, and mentor, I bring a compassionate and collaborative perspective to my work.
Let’s talk about what you’re experiencing and what you need to move forward.
I see clients both online and in-person from the Portland and Milwaukie offices.
Currently Accepting New Clients | Contact me directly at Lynn@linkpdx.org
Loss arrived early in my life and never really left. I lost my childhood best friend to suicide, my mother to chronic illness, and my father to a brain tumor, and each of those losses reshaped me in ways I'm still uncovering. But grief wasn't the only thing I was carrying. Growing up in a home where perfectionism and self-criticism were the norm, I learned early to people-please, to mask, to make myself small enough not to be perceived as difficult or too much. I felt anxious, unhappy, and overwhelmed more often than not, and I had no language for why.
How I Got Here
It wasn't until my CPTSD and AuDHD diagnoses later in life that everything began to click into place. Suddenly the anxiety, the self-doubt, the way every relationship and task felt so hard… it all made sense. Through my own trauma processing and intentional therapeutic work, I found my way back to myself. And in doing so, I realized that the path I'd walked could become a map for others. That realization led me back to school to earn my MSW, and ultimately into this work with clients navigating their own journeys of self-discovery and building greater self-trust.
My Approach to Therapy
Working with me means entering a space that is genuinely curious, collaborative, and unhurried. One where we explore what's beneath the surface together, at a pace that feels approachable and meaningful. Some days that looks like slowing down enough to notice what's happening in your body before we try to make sense of it in your mind. Other days it means building concrete skills to regulate when you're overwhelmed, or interrupting the thought patterns that keep pulling you back.
I draw from EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS, somatic and polyvagal-informed work, and mindfulness — reaching for whatever feels most useful on any given day. Either way, I follow your lead and trust that you know what you need in any given moment.
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While I work with a variety of clinical concerns, I'm most passionate about working with adults experiencing persistent mental health challenges, with a specialization in:
ADHD
PTSD
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Mood disorders
Chronic health
Life stage changes.
Other areas I support, include:
Anger
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Burnout
Gender Identity
Identity
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Queer Identity
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Trauma
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While I love working with people in all seasons of life, I find myself working mist often with:
Caregivers
Gen X
Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Millennials
Mothers/Mothers-to-Be
Parents/Parents-to-Be
People Pleasers
Perfectionists
Professionals
Women
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I hold a Master of Social Work from Portland State University and am a Certified Clinical Supervisor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers. I'm licensed in Oregon (L14853) and Florida (SW22011).
I am also a Certified Clinical Supervisor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Outside the therapy room, you'll usually find me somewhere in nature. At the Clackamas River on a hot afternoon with my family, floating in the sun, or in my garden with my hands in the dirt. Time outside is how I care for my own nervous system, and create enough capacity to remain grounded, present, and regulated in my work to hold space for yours.
When I'm not outside, I'm loving time with my partner, son, and two border collies, going to the movies, reading too many books at once, collecting records, or fully consumed by whatever my latest band hyperfixation happens to be. I've lived in Portland for over 35 years and still love every chance to explore the PNW.
When I’m not working…
Let’s Work Together!
If something I've shared resonates with you, I'd love to connect. Fill out our online interest form and our admin team will reach out personally to learn more about what you're looking for and help match you with the right therapist. You're also welcome to reach out to me directly at lynn@linkpdx.org with any questions about me or how I work.